Touching on both of these moments in her life, Michelle said: "The fact I still get to be on stage now and again after all these years and after all the health issues that’s been, gone and present... is a blessing."

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The star will be away from her children for five weeksCredit: INSTAGRAM

The mum-of-two finished her post by apologising for "blabbing on too long", adding: "I love my family & I can’t bare to leave them...[sic].

"But I want to provide for my family and I get to provide by doing what I love so I’m damned if I’m gonna give up fighting for it anytime soon!"

Since sharing her message, Michelle has been inundated with encouraging comments from fans.

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